The Blyth Academy vs Newsham Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Blyth Academy
Blyth
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Community school
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
766
452
Capacity
1100
457
Occupancy
70%
99%
FSM %
50.4%
41.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2025
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
40.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
43.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
57%
KS2 Maths
-
54%
KS2 Writing
-
66%